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Vera Turns 104: Darlington Great-Great-Great-Grandmother Shares Her Secret to a Long Life
A Darlington resident has revealed her secret to a long life as she celebrated her 104th birthday this week. Vera Jackson, who lives at Care UK’s Ventress Hall on Trinity Road, marked the occasion surrounded by her family and friends. To make the day extra special, staff at Ventress Hall decorated...
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New shop to sell alcohol out of old County Durham chapel after licence approved
A convenience store has been granted an alcohol licence despite neighbours complaining it would lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour.
More than 100 properties lose power in County Durham after car hits telegraph pole
Emergency services were called to Station Road, Murton, at around 10.20pm, following reports of a vehicle hitting a lamp post.
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'Paranoid' County Durham thug smashed up partner's laptop before spitting in her face
A violent County Durham thug who made his partner’s life a misery as he attempted to control every aspect of her life has been jailed.
Impassioned plea to reduce speed limit on busy County Durham road refused by council
A community campaign to reduce the speed limit on a busy County Durham road has been refused.
Thanks for the TEWV inquiry, Mr Streeting, but now let's see it moving
WE welcome Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s announcement that there will be a public inquiry into the failings at the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust.
Harbro Electrical’s Christmas Toy Drive Returns to Bring Joy to County Durham Children
Harbro Electrical, a long-standing Peterlee business (est. 1994), has launched its annual Harbro Christmas Toy Drive, an initiative that ensures children from local struggling households receive at least one gift under the tree this year. The drive has been running since 2020 and has grown into...
Residents' plea for reduced speed limit on busy road where student was killed is refused
Hundreds of residents in the Neville's Cross area of Durham City signed a petition for a new 30mph speed limit on the A167 amid ongoing road safety concerns
County Durham selected for new youth hub to transform support for young people
County Durham has been selected as a pilot area by the Government to deliver a new “young futures” hub that will transform support for young people.
Durham fish and chip shop worker looking to be named UK 'Employee of the Year'
Donna Whitfield from Bells Fish & Chips, Durham, will go up against two other top professionals for 'Employee of the Year' at the National Fish & Chip Awards.
'Fuse' leading to fatal Stanley shooting was lit by earlier threats made to killer
The fuse to the fatal shooting of innocent third-party Barry Dawson was lit by events outside killer Sean Reay’s home a few miles away earlier that day.
Massive trawl of CCTV and forensic evidence helped to nail killers of Barry Dawson
The compilation of “significant” amounts of digital and forensic evidence during a complex murder investigation helped detectives to catch the killers within a week.
Three men jailed for the murder of County Durham grandfather
Three men who murdered a County Durham grandfather Barry Dawson have been jailed today (December 11) at Teesside Crown Court.
Council criticised for cutting council tax support for County Durham's poorest
Council leaders have defended a decision to change a council tax discount scheme for County Durham’s poorest residents.
Warning over fake parking texts demanding cash from drivers in County Durham
Drivers in County Durham are being warned about scam texts that are demanding that they pay a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
NHS trust workers 'devastated' by promised back pay delay just before Christmas
Up to 900 workers have been left in “immense financial distress” just days before Christmas after an NHS trust delayed a back payment which was due last month.
A1(M) County Durham road closures over Christmas and New Year as works continue
Drivers using the A1(M) through County Durham and Darlington are being warned to plan this festive season, with a series of roadworks scheduled.
Christmas Eve Arrives Early: Dean Midas Premieres New Horror Short This Friday
Christmas has come early for fans of award-winning director Dean Midas. In an exciting schedule shake-up, the premiere of his latest horror short, Christmas Eve, has been moved up from its original Boxing Day slot. The film will now debut this Friday, December 12th, at 6:00 PM. The film has already ...
Council tax shake‑up means County Durham’s poorest to pay at least 10 per cent
People on low incomes in County Durham will lose their council tax exemption under new changes approved by the local authority.
Four arrested after 'road rage' incident saw armed police called in County Durham
Officers, including armed police, attended Elm Terrace in Catchgate at around 10.30am, following reports of a road rage incident.